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November 2017

Oral History: 11 Time Tony Award-Winning Producer Daryl Roth Interviewed by Drama Critic Linda Winer

November 6, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

LPTW Oral History Presents:  11 Time Tony Award-Winning Producer Daryl Roth Interviewed by Award-Winning Drama Critic Linda Winer Daryl Roth holds the singular distinction of producing seven Pulitzer Prize-Winning plays and currently serves as the Co-Chair of the LPTW's Advisory Council. Join us as she discusses her extensive life and work in the theatre. Plays produced by Daryl include: Indecent (2017 Tony Award) A View from the Bridge (2016 Tony) Kinky Boots (2013 Tony Award) Clybourne Park (2012 Tony Award) August: Osage County (2008 Tony…

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February 2018

Oral History: Broadway’s Baayork Lee Interviewed By Robert Viagas

February 12, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library at Lincoln Center,
65th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
New York, 10023 United States
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LPTW Oral History Presented: Baayork Lee (Broadway Performer, Choreographer & Director)   interviewed by Theatre Author, Robert Viagas Monday, February 12th 6PM   The Bruno Walter Auditorium New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center Corner of 65th Street & Amsterdam Avenue   Baayork Lee has performed in over a dozen Broadway shows and created the role of Connie in A Chorus Line, while serving as the show's Assistant Choreographer to Michael Bennett. Baayork won the Isabelle Stevenson TONY Award in 2017…

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May 2018

Oral History with Legendary Broadway Icon Chita Rivera

May 7, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library at Lincoln Center,
65th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
New York, 10023 United States
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Monday, May 7 6PM The Bruno Walter Auditorium New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center Corner of 65th Street & Amsterdam Avenue Two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera talked about her life and illustrious career with Broadway World’s lead correspondent, Richard Ridge, host of Backstage with Richard Ridge. Read about the event in Broadway World & Times Square Chronicles This program was produced by Pat Addiss and Sophia Romma. Free admission. First come, first seated. To secure reserved seats, please arrive…

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October 2018

Oral History: Award-Winning Performer Lois Smith in Conversation with Drama Critic Linda Winer

October 22, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library at Lincoln Center,
65th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
New York, 10023 United States
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Monday, October 22 6 PM The Bruno Walter Auditorium New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center Corner of 65th Street & Amsterdam Avenue On Monday, October 22nd, award-winning theatre performer Lois Smith was interviewed by drama critic Linda Winer, recent recipient of the 2018 LPTW Special Award, in the latest installment of the League of Professional Theatre Women's Oral History Series. Lois Smith has been the esteemed recipient of Obie, Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, Outer Critic Circle, Kingsley…

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February 2019

Oral History: Pulitzer Award-Winning Playwright Lynn Nottage in conversation with Elisabeth Vincentelli

February 4, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library at Lincoln Center,
65th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
New York, 10023 United States
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Monday, February 4th 6 PM The Bruno Walter Auditorium New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center Corner of 65th Street & Amsterdam Avenue On Monday, February 4th, the League of Professional Theatre Women presented Oral History with Two-Time Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Lynn Nottage at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Lynn Nottage was interviewed by Drama Critic Elisabeth Vincentelli, who covers the arts for publications such as The New York Times, The New…

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May 2019

Oral History: Six-time Emmy and Tony Nominee Tovah Feldshuh in Conversation with Linda Winer

May 6, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library at Lincoln Center,
65th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
New York, 10023 United States
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Monday, May 6th 6PM The Bruno Walter Auditorium New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center Corner of 65th Street & Amsterdam Avenue The LPTW Oral History Project is produced by Ludovica Villar-Hauser in association with Sophia Romma. This program is made possible by major support from the Edith Meiser Foundation, and in part, with funds from the NYS Council on the Arts, a state agency, with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.   Tovah Feldshuh…

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February 2020

Oral History

February 10, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

ORAL HISTORY: Irene Gandy in conversation with Voza Rivers

February 10, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Bruno Walter Auditorium New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center,
Corner of 65th Street & Amsterdam Avenue
111 Amsterdam Ave, NY 10023 United States
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Monday, February 10, 2020 6PM The Bruno Walter Auditorium New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center Corner of 65th Street & Amsterdam Avenue Irene will be interviewed by Voza Rivers, an acclaimed producer, who currently serves as Executive Producer of the New Heritage Theatre Group.  Free admission. First come, first seated. Inviting YOU plus one guest.  Want to bring more than one guest? Encourage your friends to become a Friend of the League and they will be able to…

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May 2020

Oral History

May 4, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
November 2020

Oral History Project with Micki Grant

November 16, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Photo by Sneak Peak The Oral History Project is an ongoing program of the League of Professional Theatre Women that chronicles and documents the contributions of significant theatre women in all fields. Founded and produced for 26 years by the late Betty Corwin, the Oral History Project is currently produced for the League by Ludovica Villar-Hauser. For the first installment of the Oral History Project's 2020-2021 season, composer, lyricist, playwright, and performer Micki Grant will talk about…

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